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WHEN I WAS FIRST IN THE TRADE I HAD A MECHANIC READ THE PERMIT IN THE ELEVATOR AND NOT THE CROSSHEAD CAPACITY. CAR WAS 2000LBS HE HAD ME PUT IN 3000. The worm, and the brakes didn't hold the weight. Car crashed into the pit. You need brakes TRUST US!